The Steampunk Genre. Moderated by Sarah Hans with KW Jeter, Cherie Priest, Leanna Renee Hieber, and Maurice Broaddus. What separates Steampunk from science fiction? How is it different from Gaslamp Fantasy or Dieselpunk? What are some of the classic must-read examples of Steampunk, and why do we love them so much? Panelists discuss all of this […]

Envisioning a Better Steam Society: Social Issues & Steampunk. Presented by Diana Pho. A discussion panel where panel participants discuss their thoughts about finding aesthetic inspiration in a historical era rife with sexism, racism and classist thinking. Can the steampunk subculture come to terms with its problematic past, or are we just repeating history, except […]

Steam Around the World: Steampunk Beyond Victoriana. Presented by Diana Pho. Beyond Victoriana, what steampunk possibilities exist? Come join us as we take you on a trip around the world to see how steampunk manifests in the minds of those who don’t think within an Eurocentric context.